Michael Schroeder was born in San Diego, California. His father was a Naval Flight Officer who attended Stanford and George Washington Universities. His mother was a homemaker who graduated from San Jose State University. Michael attended six schools, and ten college/universities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Television Production from the University of Southern California, and a Masters in Taxation and a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego.After giving up acting due to parental responsibilities, he has worked as an accountant, Deputy District Attorney, Civil Attorney, and public school English teacher. He has two sons. His wife is a stock trader.